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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / August 2006recent or new Fleetwood Highlander Niagara Experience
Anyone ? > Anyone ? You know, If you can't be bothered telling folks what kind of information you are looking for, most who could give it to you couldn't be bothered. I don't own a Niagara, but I do own a similar camper manufactured by Fleetwood. I could almost write a book on it. But I'm not going to be bothered if you couldn't be bothered with more than a one-word request. Austin Thanks Austin, sometimes, when you are deep in your thoughts, you forget that not all people are following you :) Well, the word Experience meant any trouble with it ? I've looked at a new one (Niagara 2007) so I know what I like about it. What I want to know, is if anybody had problems with the Highlander models (recent and new one only) and in general with Fleetwood's. For example, the GVWR is 3,770#. (3160# dry). My vehicule's rating is 3500#. The dealer told me that is goes within the security margin. Any thought on that ? At that high price, is the second hand market strong or will I loose a lot of money by depreciation ? On another aspect of the question, is there any comparable "high end" popups manufacturers around ? Sorry for the confusion... >> Anyone ? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Austin Hah! So much for dealers. Your 'security margin' for towing is usually regarded as 25% LESS than the published tow ratings, so if your published tow rating is 3500 pounds, safety conscious people would only tow about 2625 pounds! If you will tell us what tow vehicle you own, we can help you with the numbers involved in calculating how much weight you can ACTUALLY safely tow (often, even without the 75% safety margin, LESS than what the published figure is!) HTH > I've looked at a new one (Niagara 2007) so I know what I like about it. > What I want to know, is if anybody had problems with the Highlander models [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 3500#. The dealer told me that is goes within the security margin. Any > thought on that ? Saab 2006 9-3 aero sport-combi > Hah! So much for dealers. Your 'security margin' for towing is usually > regarded as 25% LESS than the published tow ratings, so if your published [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> 3500#. The dealer told me that is goes within the security margin. Any >> thought on that ? > Saab 2006 9-3 aero sport-combi This has the 250 hp engine, but a wheelbase of only 105.3 inches, and a curb weight of 3175 pounds. So, for a tow vehicle, this is a smallish vehicle with a shortish wheelbase. Therefore, I would recommend that you limit the weight of anything you want to tow to about 2500 pounds total - loaded with gear and extras - and make sure that the camper has brakes and you have a decent brake controller. DON'T believe anything either a car or a camper salesman tells you about what you can and cannot tow with any vehicle. They just want to sell you the vehicle or camper!!! SAFETY of you and your family, and of others on the road, is what is important!! HTH ouch, what a difference ! Good thing I asked the question here ! Thanks >> Saab 2006 9-3 aero sport-combi > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > HTH > Thanks Austin, sometimes, when you are deep in your thoughts, you > forget that not all people are following you :) [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > 3500#. The dealer told me that is goes within the security margin. > Any thought on that ? I tow mine with a 2004 F-150 4x4 with a 9,000 pound tow rating. You need to get a "much" smaller pop-up or get a different tow vehicle. > GVWR is 3,770#. (3160# dry). My vehicule's rating is 3500#. > The dealer told me that is goes within the security margin. > Saab 2006 9-3 aero sport-combi I suspect this guy's a troll. Saab my foot.  Signature:\ JR Why in the world would I do that ? Follow my posts in Saab ng. It went really well with the 2002 starcraft 2108. >> GVWR is 3,770#. (3160# dry). My vehicule's rating is 3500#. >> The dealer told me that is goes within the security margin. >> Saab 2006 9-3 aero sport-combi > > I suspect this guy's a troll. Saab my foot. > Thanks Austin, sometimes, when you are deep in your thoughts, you forget > that not all people are following you :) Sorry, I usually try to be more helpful. Aparently, you caught me in "Mr. Hyde" mode. Austin > Anyone ? I have a 2005 and it has been great. I am getting ready to take it out again in a few weeks. It is about as close as I could get to a travel trailer and still be able to store it in my garage. |
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